Baked Apple Rings with Date Drizzle
Thick-cut baked apple rings brushed with coconut oil and cinnamon, then finished with a gooey date-maple drizzle for a cozy, better-than-pie dessert.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Apples Fuji or Gala hold shape best
- Coconut oil
- Cinnamon
- Pitted Medjool dates
- Maple syrup
- Water plus salt
Instructions
- Core the apples and slice into thick rings.
- Arrange apple rings on a baking sheet, brush with coconut oil, and dust with cinnamon.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Meanwhile, blend pitted Medjool dates, maple syrup, water, and a pinch of salt into a thick, pourable drizzle.
- Transfer warm baked apple rings to a serving plate and pour the date drizzle over the top just before serving.
- For make-ahead, store baked apples and date drizzle separately and reheat the apples in a toaster oven for about 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Rachel tip: Don’t slice the apples too thin or they dry out; you want thick, donut-like rings. Make-ahead: Store baked apples and date drizzle separately, then reheat the apples in the toaster oven for about 2 minutes before serving. Budget swap: Skip the maple syrup if needed—just dates and hot water still make a rich, caramel-like drizzle.